Re: Starting Preschool - Z

[Guest guest]

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I just went through this with Zoe last month in fact. I was SO worried because

she wouldn't even go to Sunday School by herself. I was worried about her

falling and knocking her head or kids pushing her... all of those things. Silly

me, she loves school! She is happier and more talkative than ever. One of the

biggest improvements we have seen on a daily basis is that she used to give us a

hard time about breakfast. About three weeks ago she woke up and I am sure by

the way she was acting that her sugars were low. Anyway, Zoe decided that she

was not eating breakfast and she was just a mess (crying, sweaty,..). I tried

everything I knew and still no eating that morning (I even tried OJ with a

dropper because I figured if I got her sugars up a little she would calm down).

Finally, I called her babysitter and told her that when the bus came to pick up

Zoe that she should tell them that Zoe can't ride the bus until she feeds her

body. Ever since then this little girl eats

EVERYTHING I give her for breakfast. It is almost like she is a whole

different kid. We talked a lot about why her body needs the food and she seems

to get it now.

It is hardest on us mom's. I'll bet you will be so happy with Laikyn's progress

once she starts school. My biggest fear was sickness but she's fine so far. I

don't know if anyone thinks it is bad how we went about the whole breakfast

thing but you might be able to use school as a tool to get Laikyn to eat or

other things.

Let me know how it goes!

(mom to Zoe)

laikynrss wrote:

Hello Everyone-

I am having a really hard time with Laikyn starting Preschool next

week. I know this will be so good for her but I have alot of

concerns. How did you all make it through this? Laikyn falls all

the time and hits her head and that scares me to death, also she

chokes on her food still. I guess my biggest problem is letting

her grow up. I don't know how to trust someone else enough to take

care of her when I am not there. This may sound so dumb but she is

my only child and I am always so worried something is going to

happen to her. Please help me and give me some advice!

( mom to Laikyn--3 yrs old)

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[Guest guest]

I have a similar concern.. Liam is in preschool now. It is special needs and

they Make him try new foods and such. Next year he will no longer be in

Special needs ( our choice).. Anyway he will bring his own snack and I am

afraid that he will back slide in the eating area....

R

Mom to:

Jed (1/22/93) Tic disorder, Asthma, Heart Murmur.....

Liam (12/12/00) SGA/RSS, Hypothyroid,Asthma, Epilepsy, Hearing Impaired,

Sensory Issues, Food Allergies, Heart Murmur...

Groups I own:

Toddlers with Epilepsy

Moms 30 and Beyond

HOHPreschoolers

[Guest guest]

How long is the day for Laikyn? When first

started a preschool she was 3 years old and it was 3

days a week for a 1/2 day. She had the option to stay

and eat lunch with the kids. Well considering

really only likes soup or grilled cheese or a hot dog

for lunch I didn't send her with lunch. What I did

was send in snacks so that she felt like she had the

social time with the kids and then I would pick her up

and bring her to my mother's (who watches her) and she

would then have her lunch with my mom.

only stayed with preschool for six months

because of health issues. My concerns of course how

she would be able to interact with the other kids. Of

course some of the older kids (by one year) thought

that she was a walking and talking baby kinda.

Her new preschool I of course was very hesitant

because at the end of her last preschool she didn't

want to be there. This new one she can't get enough

of it. She is now 5. Before the year Istarted I

talked to the teacher about RSS and she informed the

school nurse.

I also explained to recenlty that she needs to

eat breakfast before going that the food gives her

energy and that she needs energy to be able to learn

and play.

Sorry this is long. I hope it helps.

B

5 and Kelli 2 1/2

--- Nelles wrote:

> ,

>

> I just went through this with Zoe last month in

> fact. I was SO worried because she wouldn't even go

> to Sunday School by herself. I was worried about

> her falling and knocking her head or kids pushing

> her... all of those things. Silly me, she loves

> school! She is happier and more talkative than ever.

> One of the biggest improvements we have seen on a

> daily basis is that she used to give us a hard time

> about breakfast. About three weeks ago she woke up

> and I am sure by the way she was acting that her

> sugars were low. Anyway, Zoe decided that she was

> not eating breakfast and she was just a mess

> (crying, sweaty,..). I tried everything I knew and

> still no eating that morning (I even tried OJ with a

> dropper because I figured if I got her sugars up a

> little she would calm down). Finally, I called her

> babysitter and told her that when the bus came to

> pick up Zoe that she should tell them that Zoe can't

> ride the bus until she feeds her body. Ever since

> then this little girl eats

> EVERYTHING I give her for breakfast. It is almost

> like she is a whole different kid. We talked a lot

> about why her body needs the food and she seems to

> get it now.

> It is hardest on us mom's. I'll bet you will be so

> happy with Laikyn's progress once she starts school.

> My biggest fear was sickness but she's fine so far.

> I don't know if anyone thinks it is bad how we went

> about the whole breakfast thing but you might be

> able to use school as a tool to get Laikyn to eat or

> other things.

> Let me know how it goes!

>

> (mom to Zoe)

>

>

>

> laikynrss wrote:

>

> Hello Everyone-

>

> I am having a really hard time with Laikyn starting

> Preschool next

> week. I know this will be so good for her but I

> have alot of

> concerns. How did you all make it through this?

> Laikyn falls all

> the time and hits her head and that scares me to

> death, also she

> chokes on her food still. I guess my biggest

> problem is letting

> her grow up. I don't know how to trust someone else

> enough to take

> care of her when I am not there. This may sound so

> dumb but she is

> my only child and I am always so worried something

> is going to

> happen to her. Please help me and give me some

> advice!

>

> ( mom to Laikyn--3 yrs old)

>

>

>

>

>

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